Lead Morning News Anchor & Live Reporter

Reelz; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WDIO-TV in Duluth, MN seeks a morning anchor to lead the 5:00-7:00am news and contribute to digital and social content. The role requires multitasking in a fast-paced newsroom, strong communication across departments, and the ability to manage others.

The ideal candidate has a broadcast journalism background with solid on-air experience, excellent English communication, and the ability to engage audiences with local, national, and global news.

Qualifications

• College degree in broadcast journalism or comparable experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a news anchor preferred.
• Quick & effective decision-making, live ad-libbing, and perform under pressure.
• Must be articulate in English with excellent written & verbal skills; read teleprompter.
• Maintain professional on-air appearance.
• Ability to take initiative and manage projects to deadlines without supervision.
• Ability to work evenings, early mornings, and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Anchor the morning newscast from 5:00-7:00am, with live and recorded updates.
• Help decide stories and their air order for newscasts.
• Revise scripts and deliver on-air.
• Interview guests live in studio with engaging commentary.
• Schedule interviews and plan content with the News Director.
• Coordinate with Digital Manager for web and social posts.
• Maintain awareness of local, national, and global events; build community contacts.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Live ad-libbing

English articulation

Teleprompter reading

On-air appearance

Project management

Prioritize under pressure

Evenings/mornings/weekends

Education

Broadcast journalism degree or equivalent

Job description

WDIO-TV in Duluth, MN seeks a morning anchor to lead the 5:00-7:00am news and contribute to digital and social content. The role requires multitasking in a fast-paced newsroom, strong communication across departments, and the ability to manage others.

The ideal candidate has a broadcast journalism background with solid on-air experience, excellent English communication, and the ability to engage audiences with local, national, and global news.